IT’S BEYOND PERSONAL: MULTILEVEL FACTORS AFFECTING THE WILLINGNESS FOR PALLIATIVE CARE UTILIZATION
2024
Factors Affecting Willingness to Use Palliative Care
Sample size: 2645
publication
Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Tong Juncheng, Cao Jiawei
Primary Institution: Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine
Hypothesis
What factors influence the public's willingness to utilize palliative care services?
Conclusion
The study found that a significant majority of participants are willing to use palliative care services if terminally ill, influenced by individual beliefs, family support, and cultural values.
Supporting Evidence
- Approximately 78% of participants are willing to use palliative care services if terminally ill.
- Willingness to pay out-of-pocket is associated with higher odds of using palliative care.
- More family support increases the odds of willingness to use palliative care.
- Belief that palliative care aligns with filial piety is crucial for willingness to use such services.
- Married individuals are more likely to be willing to use palliative care.
Takeaway
Most people are open to using palliative care when they are very sick, especially if they believe it helps and have support from family.
Methodology
The study used ordinal regression analyses to examine factors influencing willingness to use palliative care.
Participant Demographics
Adult participants aged 18-95 from China.
Statistical Information
P-Value
0.034
Statistical Significance
p<0.001
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